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Cold sake first
Classic rice with a smoldering silver
drink. Nostalgic Niigata sake. Strong alcohol feeling. It has a deep and rich taste, and a bitter taste that comes later. When swallowed, the sweetness of the rice. It is extremely heavy but dry.
Next, 45℃.
Steamed rice bran steam.
Drink it. Smooth and gentle. The richness and bitterness are harmonized, and it changes to lukewarmness when it is rolled. When you swallow it, your tongue becomes chilly with alcohol.
Next, 55℃.
The winter element is added to the aroma. Bonfire on a winter night
Drink. The tongue tightens up. The aroma of burnt dead leaves fills the nostrils. The bitterness is subdued and the richness increases. As you swallow, the pure rice soaks into your throat.
Finally, at 65°C
The aroma returns to that felt at 45°C.
Drink. Petroleum aroma on the nose. Not a scent I personally like. Boiled down and heavy. Overall, the temperature is the same as 45℃. When you swallow it, after the sourness and astringency, there is a bitter taste of burnt rice
It is good. But it is not impressive.
It is a classic sake that will accompany you with your daily evening drink. There is no fruity taste, and it is a sake that people like or dislike.
I traveled to Niigata and got several kinds.
How is this Junmai Ginjo different from them? I'm looking forward to it!
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